Shoeless Joe Summary

1)

What does JD Salinger describe writers as? (from They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964)

Jesters.

Thiefs.

Poets.

Magicians.

2)

At the end of the novel, who locks the gate for the final time? (from The Rapture of J.D. Salinger)

Salinger.

Annie and Ray.

Karin.

It's left unlocked.

3)

Where did Moonlight Graham grow up? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

North Carolina.

Iowa.

Minnesota.

San Francisco.

4)

What happens as Ray leaves his seat at the game in "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964"? (from They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964)

Someone sitting next to him spills their drink on Ray's lap.

Ray knocks over a concession worker.

JD Salinger asks to leave the game early.

Ray is distracted and walks into a steel girder.

5)

With what title does Moonlight Graham sign a questionnaire? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

Hall of Famer.

Reverend.

Dr. Graham.

Moonlight.

6)

After interviewing people of the town, what does Ray compare memories of Doc Graham to? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

Ears of corn growing on a stalk.

Colored bottles that Ray and Annie dug up from their yard.

A package of baseball cards held together by a rubber band.

Family pictures kept in a box.

7)

After Salinger goes through the gate, what does the voice tell Ray? (from The Rapture of J.D. Salinger)

"You'll be invited soon enough."

"You built it and they came."

"Now batting, Ray Kinsella."

There is no voice.

8)

At the end of the novel, what is Ray's hope for the baseball field? (from The Rapture of J.D. Salinger)

That his grandchilren will be able to watch a game on the same field.

That he'll finish the outfield fence.

That someday he'll be invited to walk through the door.

That Shoeless Joe will come back and play.

9)

What was Doc Graham's wife's name? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

Kristy.

Bea.

Abigail.

Alice.

10)

What additional message did the voice give JD Salinger? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

"Start writing again."

"Bottle the moonlight."

"Fulfill the dream."

Nothing, he only heard "Go the distance."

11)

Who does Ray visit at the Carnival? (from The Oldest Living Chicago Cub)

Margaret.

William.

Scissons.

Gypsy.

12)

For Doc Graham, what would have been a real tragedy? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

If he had only been a doctor for five minutes.

If he never met his wife.

If he never got to play at all in the majors.

If he lived in a different town.

13)

What object does Ray treat with reverence as he touches it? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

An original manuscript of Salinger's.

A turnstile from the Polo Grounds.

Black Betty; Shoeless Joe's bat.

A baseball hit by Willie Mays.

14)

Salinger hopes Ray will not begrudge him the chance to _____________. (from The Rapture of J.D. Salinger)

"Touch the perfect dream."

"Dream a little dream."

"Wish upon a star."

"Relive his childhood."

15)

Ray brings up a dream that JD Salinger once described, what was it? (from They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964)

Salinger dreamed about playing baseball with Shoeless Joe.

Salinger dreamed about playing baseball in Fenway Park.

Salinger dreamed about playing baseball with Mickey Mantle.

Salinger dreamed about playing at the Polo Grounds.

16)

Why is Shoeless Joe Jackson confused to see Moonlight Graham in the stands? (from The Oldest Living Chicago Cub)

Graham should be playing in the game.

Graham is Shoeless Joe's cousin.

Shoeless Joe has no idea who Graham is.

Shoeless Joe only knew Graham as an older Doctor.

17)

In "The Rapture of JD Salinger", what does Salinger counsel Ray about? (from The Rapture of J.D. Salinger)

Ray's perfect life.

Ray's educational background.

Ray's desire to play baseball.

Ray's farming business.

18)

Why is Annie nervous when Ray first comes home from his road trip with Salinger? (from The Oldest Living Chicago Cub)

Karin has run away.

Mark has just foreclosed on the house that day.

Ray now has a scar and looks like his twin brother.

Annie thinks Ray had an affair while on his trip.

19)

What famous ballpark does Salinger suggest might be through the door? (from The Rapture of J.D. Salinger)

Yankee Stadium.

The Polo Grounds.

Fenway Park.

Old Comiskey Park.

20)

What reason does Salinger think Ray was not invited to go through the door? (from The Rapture of J.D. Salinger)

Ray isn't a writer.

Ray still has his family to take care of.

Ray never played baseball, he only watched it.

He thinks Ray will hear the voice again.

21)

What did Doc Graham always buy his wife? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

White gloves.

Red scarves.

Blue dresses.

Blue hats.

22)

How does Annie convince her mother to reveal Mark's plans? (from The Oldest Living Chicago Cub)

By telling her if she lies, she'll go to Hell.

By bribing her.

By having Karin ask her.

By saying women should stick together.

23)

How did Moonlight Graham get that nickname? (from The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham)

He was born during a blue moon.

There was a lunar eclipse the first time he came to bat in the minors.

He walked outside at night with his uniform on.

No one knows, he'd just always been called that.

24)

What position does Archie Graham play when Shoeless Joe asks him to be on the field? (from The Oldest Living Chicago Cub)

Short stop.

Left field.

Right field.

First base.

25)

What happens after the seventh inning stretch in "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964"? (from They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964)

Ray sees an entry for a baseball player on the stadium scoreboard.

There is a fight between the two teams.

The game is rained out.

JD Salinger sneaks out of the stadium without Ray.

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